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discussed at the state of the city address. mayor jean quan is to deliver an upbeat picture of the city. quan has been in office since 2011 and said the city is in its best financial shape in a decade. but she will have to address the biggest problem, the crime rate. it has increased in each of the two years she has served as mayor. tonight's meeting will be held at 7:00. >>> sugardaddy.com has its eye on wood side. the dieting website is celebrating its anniversary. they want official government correspondence selected institutions and street signs to reflect the new name. what else, a statue of hugh hefner near town hall or another public figure that represents the sugar daddy lifestyle. sugar daddy has made this offer to other cities but have been turned down. >>> the health had of straight couples and gay couples. >>> a broken restaurant inspection system in silicon valley. now we uncover the popular bay area restaurants keeping their health code violation as secret. we'll show you what our hidden camera investigation revea
discussed at the state of the city address. mayor jean quan is to deliver an upbeat picture of the city. quan has been in office since 2011 and said the city is in its best financial shape in a decade. but she will have to address the biggest problem, the crime rate. it has increased in each of the two years she has served as mayor. tonight's meeting will be held at 7:00. >>> sugardaddy.com has its eye on wood side. the dieting website is celebrating its anniversary. they want official...
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so the city offered a revised proposal removing some of the strings that were attached to the last offer. >> the officers are serving our city well, and we'd like to see them get a pay raise. >> they said it is smoke and mirrors. the union leadership has not yet scheduled a vote on this latest proposal. >>> vector control crews will be out again fogging. it is the fourth time in recent weeks they'll be spraying in north and east san jose. samples tested positive for the west nile virus. tonight's treatment comes on the heels of the first confirmed human case of the year. >>> it was warmer, but it felt a little humid today. >> you're exactly right. to my second graphic, it's going to talk about that. it's getting kicked off from this system offshore. right now our seasonal averages out here. 89 in the valley. 88 in santa teresa. as jessica mentioned, it was a little bit humid, at least for bay area standards. when you look at that shoe midity, you want to take a look at the dew point temperature. that's the true measure, considering the parcel of air. so all in all we had dew point temper
so the city offered a revised proposal removing some of the strings that were attached to the last offer. >> the officers are serving our city well, and we'd like to see them get a pay raise. >> they said it is smoke and mirrors. the union leadership has not yet scheduled a vote on this latest proposal. >>> vector control crews will be out again fogging. it is the fourth time in recent weeks they'll be spraying in north and east san jose. samples tested positive for the...
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francis church in the city had mixed reactions to the pope's resignation today. >> i think they would pick a younger, a younger candidate to take over so he can serve for a much longer time than this one did. >> i've given it soumsome thought, i just think, these are changing times. i just think we have to accept change. >> you know, i'm sorry to hear that the pope is leading. he was a great pope. i'm looking forward to the new pope. i pray for the new pope and the old pope. >> the church cardinals will gather in march to choose the next pope. >>> people who live in newtown, connecticut, are working to archive the tens of thousands of letters and cards of condolence sent. town leaders say about 175,000 pieces of mail came flooding in after 20 children and 6 educa r educators were killed at sandy hook elementary school. archive volunteers hope to put images of the mail online. handwritten notes. organizers say going through the cards and letters have helped some of those evidented by the tragedy start to heel. >>> gun control activists plan to hold a vigil in honor of the victims and o
francis church in the city had mixed reactions to the pope's resignation today. >> i think they would pick a younger, a younger candidate to take over so he can serve for a much longer time than this one did. >> i've given it soumsome thought, i just think, these are changing times. i just think we have to accept change. >> you know, i'm sorry to hear that the pope is leading. he was a great pope. i'm looking forward to the new pope. i pray for the new pope and the old pope....
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the city of oakland not ready to let the a's move on. for instance, the a's are expected to bring $8 million to $10 million to local businesses if they reach the playoffs. fingers are crossed. hoping for the best. still scoreless in the fourth inning. here's to hopely what will be a good night. stephanie trong, nbc bay area news. >>> the first time of a thaw in washington in a political crisis that shut down parts of u.s. government. with a week before potential default, an encouraging sign. house speaker john boehner, promises to hike the borrowing limit if the president negotiates now. democrats say negotiations will start after the shutdown ends. steve handelsman joins us from the capitol with the latest. high hi, jess, thanks. here in washington, talks to talk about how to have the negotiation will mean an all-nighter for staffers on both sides. one senior republican said, boy, i really don't want to wake up at 7:00 a.m. and call my people and get bad news. there's optimism here tonight that this possible deal could reopen government
the city of oakland not ready to let the a's move on. for instance, the a's are expected to bring $8 million to $10 million to local businesses if they reach the playoffs. fingers are crossed. hoping for the best. still scoreless in the fourth inning. here's to hopely what will be a good night. stephanie trong, nbc bay area news. >>> the first time of a thaw in washington in a political crisis that shut down parts of u.s. government. with a week before potential default, an encouraging...
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the city. now, just three days ago the city turned on a new camera system at this intersection in hopes of reducing accidents. >>> a bay area airport that's waited years for takeoff may be turning the corner. san jose spent hundreds of millions of dollars remodeling its terminals. despite the upgrades, airlines weren't adding many flights. tonight, though, signs that investment may be paying off. nbc bay area's damian trujillo is live with what it means for everyone. it's a win not only for the airport but for the city, too. >> reporter: yeah, you know, jessica, sjt says this is good news all the way around. the airport has long contended it has a passenger demand, just not the flight to meet that demand. now, things might be about to change. at san jose, they've been waiting more than four years for takeoff. a new state of the art airport worth hundreds of millions of dollars. but the flights simply weren't coming. now they are on their way. >> we're so pleased to report that southwest airline
the city. now, just three days ago the city turned on a new camera system at this intersection in hopes of reducing accidents. >>> a bay area airport that's waited years for takeoff may be turning the corner. san jose spent hundreds of millions of dollars remodeling its terminals. despite the upgrades, airlines weren't adding many flights. tonight, though, signs that investment may be paying off. nbc bay area's damian trujillo is live with what it means for everyone. it's a win not...
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day in the capital city of syria. a car bomb killed over 50 people and injured 230 in damascus. the explosion appeared to target the nearby headquarters of syrian's ruling baath party. but most of the dead were civilians, many women and children. the syrian government and rebels are accusing each other for the attack. >>> nato is strongly considering a proposal tonight to keep afghan force at their peak strength of 350,000 until at least 2018. right now, nato plans to cut the force by one-third at the end of next year. nato says the new proposal would guarantee the country stability and illustrate its support after nato allies, including the u.s. and their combat mission in afghanistan in december 2014. jessica? >> thank you, janelle. >>> family and friends said good-bye to a 13-year-old fairfield girl murdered earlier this month. janelle conway was buried this afternoon. meanwhile in solano county court, the man accused of killing her entered his plea. no cameras were allowed as anthony lamar jones made a brief appea
day in the capital city of syria. a car bomb killed over 50 people and injured 230 in damascus. the explosion appeared to target the nearby headquarters of syrian's ruling baath party. but most of the dead were civilians, many women and children. the syrian government and rebels are accusing each other for the attack. >>> nato is strongly considering a proposal tonight to keep afghan force at their peak strength of 350,000 until at least 2018. right now, nato plans to cut the force by...
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properties middle class workers to stay in the city. >> projects are being built all over the city that include no.ñ spy-tl1. >>é affordable housing complex the mayor is a i had at least new constructions is helping to re mayor is a i had at least >> now we get to announce that 2u1jp&l %-ooof the housing construction going on today, over 11,600 units, 25% of them are going to be=#eñ permanently affordable to families in the city. >> still, as a new skyline emerge s san francisco, some wonder which of the city's residents will see it. >> nbc bay area news. >> a constantxdÑe& bat pop. >> a little bit vsummer, a little bit f)loffal. ñway.e bit f)loffal. >> yeah, it sure is, you guys. we had some[sx"brñ major extrem septemb«bf(t&háhp &hc& got them highlighted for you here. let's get a look.2mq 77 on the forecast here+l4 as look ahead towards this upcoming weekend. fall.a(ç cf1 o but take a look at this. 1023 degrees. so no doubt, motherekature trying to find some sort of equilibrium, we think it's going to happen as fall officially on sunday. as we head into this weengd, we're
properties middle class workers to stay in the city. >> projects are being built all over the city that include no.ñ spy-tl1. >>é affordable housing complex the mayor is a i had at least new constructions is helping to re mayor is a i had at least >> now we get to announce that 2u1jp&l %-ooof the housing construction going on today, over 11,600 units, 25% of them are going to be=#eñ permanently affordable to families in the city. >> still, as a new skyline...
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in who the giants are because the giants want to be engaged in the community, not just the city of san francisco, but the entire area. and for los banos to be a part of that is huge. >> the $20,000 in renovations was facilitated by the good tidings foundation. >>> a dangerous situation on the east coast as a freight train derails. what was on board. >>> amazing video as firefighters rescue a baby trapped in an unlikely place. >> not much development for netflix. >>> i'm scott budman. the bay area housing market is once again on fire. coming up, why the area is getting the most offers may surprise you. >>> breaking news having to do with disneyland, mickey's toon town has been evacuated. anaheim police believe a dry ice related explosion from a water bottle in a trash can. we are talking about mickey's toon town in disneyland. we are hearing no one has been injured. the investigation is starting. >>> if you are a bay area homeowner a new housing survey should leave you smiling. it shows the price of local real estate is soaring. more on why this boom may not bust anytime soon. >> report
in who the giants are because the giants want to be engaged in the community, not just the city of san francisco, but the entire area. and for los banos to be a part of that is huge. >> the $20,000 in renovations was facilitated by the good tidings foundation. >>> a dangerous situation on the east coast as a freight train derails. what was on board. >>> amazing video as firefighters rescue a baby trapped in an unlikely place. >> not much development for netflix....
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by the san jose city council. at tomorrow's meeting council members will debate blocking pot dispensaries within 1,000 feet of schools, daycare centers, parks, libraries and churches. they also would be banned within 100 feet of homes. move would sharply limit where clinics could operate. currently, there are 80 pot clubs or clinics in san jose. medical marijuana supporters say they'll mobilize a petition drive to overturn any new restrictions. >>> today is one of the three busiest shipping days of the year. records for monday sales means tens of millions of packages are on their way this holiday season. all the extra shopping and shipping means extra stealing, too. homeowner surveillance cameras around the bay area caught thieves taking packages off front porches. many of the crimes are only reported to the businesses who ship the packages. shipping companies say you should never allow a package to be left unattended. u.p.s. and postal service also offer options for secure delivery. >>> back to our top story. the
by the san jose city council. at tomorrow's meeting council members will debate blocking pot dispensaries within 1,000 feet of schools, daycare centers, parks, libraries and churches. they also would be banned within 100 feet of homes. move would sharply limit where clinics could operate. currently, there are 80 pot clubs or clinics in san jose. medical marijuana supporters say they'll mobilize a petition drive to overturn any new restrictions. >>> today is one of the three busiest...
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muni gets plenty of money from the city as it is. and, like i saw on the news when they were doing the city budget, how much overtime was paid to employees. >> the money could be critical since the city is going to need to beef up public transportation system. >>> a surprise checkpoint not for drunk drivers, but for limo drivers. 14 citations were issued today at sfo. this inspection comes two and a half weeks after a limo caught fire on the san mateo bridge, killing five women. even though this inspection was being planned well before that deadly fire, officials say it was on their minds as they were doing the inspections. >> looking for scofflaws. and scofflaws are cars that don't follow the rules of the road, cars that don't follow permits, cars that aren't registered. secondly, we're looking at the tr drivers, making sure they're qualified to drive a car. >> in addition to 14 citations issued this morning, officers issued a few misdemeanor license violations and several warnings. these inspections are done at least twice a year.
muni gets plenty of money from the city as it is. and, like i saw on the news when they were doing the city budget, how much overtime was paid to employees. >> the money could be critical since the city is going to need to beef up public transportation system. >>> a surprise checkpoint not for drunk drivers, but for limo drivers. 14 citations were issued today at sfo. this inspection comes two and a half weeks after a limo caught fire on the san mateo bridge, killing five women....
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he also played for the raiders. >>> the state of the city is pretty good. that's the message mayor ed lee delivered today. he spoke before a large crowd in the bayview. college track is an educational program that helps students for underserved communities reach their goals. lee said over the past year, unemployment has dropped in san francisco to 6.5%, down from 9.6% when he first took office. he said there are more jobs in construction and green tech and san francisco remains a top tourist destination. >> from the sunset to the mission to right here in the bayview, we're witnessing a rebirth of local manufacturing, fashion and artisan that bear the label made in san francisco. yes. >> he's excited. he talks about the city's points of prayed and, yes, that new cruiseship terminal, the america's cup, the world champion giants and perhaps the super bowl champion 49ers. >>> he's accused of carrying out a deadly shooting rampage, but before he goes to trial, he's going to spend time at napa state hospital. a judge ruled one goh will receive treatment for schiz
he also played for the raiders. >>> the state of the city is pretty good. that's the message mayor ed lee delivered today. he spoke before a large crowd in the bayview. college track is an educational program that helps students for underserved communities reach their goals. lee said over the past year, unemployment has dropped in san francisco to 6.5%, down from 9.6% when he first took office. he said there are more jobs in construction and green tech and san francisco remains a top...
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if the city can find money for police, perhaps it's time for the city to dig deep and find money for the other employees who also took pay cuts. >> i certainly hope that our union will negotiate the p.o.a. for their employees. >> san jose police dispatchers are among the city workers who are watching the san jose police association negotiations with the city very carefully. tuesday, the union ratified a 10% pay raise ov2 1/2 years. dispatchers took the same 10% pay cut during the recession, but in their latest contract only got 2% back from the city. >> we had to pay more into our retirement and more into our medical. so it was a 0.27% increase in our paycheck. which on an average $60 a year is $6.23 a paycheck before tacks. >> still, dispatchers are hopeful if the police got more money back, they will, too. but the mayor said yesterday the offer won't be on the table for all city worker ps. >> we don't have the money to give everybody the same deal. but obviously we have issues we're dealing with in the police department. >> san jose firefighters have been working without a contract
if the city can find money for police, perhaps it's time for the city to dig deep and find money for the other employees who also took pay cuts. >> i certainly hope that our union will negotiate the p.o.a. for their employees. >> san jose police dispatchers are among the city workers who are watching the san jose police association negotiations with the city very carefully. tuesday, the union ratified a 10% pay raise ov2 1/2 years. dispatchers took the same 10% pay cut during the...
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the suspect in the city's 16th homicide of the year. the victim was found beaten behind a jack-in-the-box on blossom road at around 1:20 this morning. police say#q:ñ the weapon was u understaed in the man's beating that ultimately cost him his life. and no suspects were found. >>> and santa clara closer to ho holding the counties responsible. restaurants are not graded or scored and don't have to publicly post their inspections. since then, the board of supervisors has posted the change. >> reporter: raj, today, the department that oversees inspections reports on changes they have made so far and improving the system. and what could happen next. earlier this year we found out information posted on line about inspections is basically useless. the department of environmental health has started to change that. now after a restaurant is inspected you will see details of violations cited, making it easier to understand. the county has also formed an advisory group that will study options for creating a scoring system. officials say it is pr
the suspect in the city's 16th homicide of the year. the victim was found beaten behind a jack-in-the-box on blossom road at around 1:20 this morning. police say#q:ñ the weapon was u understaed in the man's beating that ultimately cost him his life. and no suspects were found. >>> and santa clara closer to ho holding the counties responsible. restaurants are not graded or scored and don't have to publicly post their inspections. since then, the board of supervisors has posted the...
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we're doing this for the city. if we prevail, we'll look to major league baseball to perhaps cover our costs. >> joe, i'm guessing this will be the first of many conversations we have. thanks for your time. >> and we want to know what you think. should the a's move to san jose? vote by texting or calling. text one for yes, two for no or tweet us@nbc bay area. we'll have the results later in this newscast. >>> good evening, i'm jeff ranieri in the weather center. breezy to gusty winds. 20 to 40 miles per hour. tracking the conditions of the brushfire that burned at least 50 acres. right now the wind are more cooling and moving on shore. you can see that fog building in san francisco. we'll tell you about airport delays in a moment. >>> jeff, also ahead, they're young and brazen. the robbery caught on tape. >> a yard in -- the vice mayor is caught in the middle. i'm cheryl hurd. that story coming up. >>> new information on a deadly pit bull attack. why some are asking questions about the dog's owner. we'll hear from
we're doing this for the city. if we prevail, we'll look to major league baseball to perhaps cover our costs. >> joe, i'm guessing this will be the first of many conversations we have. thanks for your time. >> and we want to know what you think. should the a's move to san jose? vote by texting or calling. text one for yes, two for no or tweet us@nbc bay area. we'll have the results later in this newscast. >>> good evening, i'm jeff ranieri in the weather center. breezy to...
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the substation is on the priority list in the next city budget. if approved, that means 270 police officers could be reporting here instead of downtown. and that's good news for those officers who drive up from morgan hill and gilroy. >> it will actually help us save money on commute times, help us save on gas, wear and tear on the police officers' car. >> reporter: councilman johnny camis is a supporter even though it's not in his district. while the councilman is a big supporter, he wants to make sure there are enough officers on the force first. >> we don't want to take away from our capacity to keep our neighborhood safe because we want this building open. we need to take a balanced approach. maybe open it in phases. >> reporter: neighbors like david say the substation is a long time coming. he says he's seen a rise in crime in the area and he thinks having officers close by will help. >> i feel a little satisfier knowing there are more and they're a little closer. >>> the substation funding will have to survive draft changes to the budget bet
the substation is on the priority list in the next city budget. if approved, that means 270 police officers could be reporting here instead of downtown. and that's good news for those officers who drive up from morgan hill and gilroy. >> it will actually help us save money on commute times, help us save on gas, wear and tear on the police officers' car. >> reporter: councilman johnny camis is a supporter even though it's not in his district. while the councilman is a big supporter,...
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the program by leading a ride from the cal transtation to city hall. bike enthusiasts are disappointed they didn't start with more bikes or more stations in the east bay. >> we are hoping to see this expanded very soon to a match harmer size. >> reporter: users spend between $88 for an annual pass to $8 a day. as bayer pedalled off into bike history, his main interest today was simply getting to work on time. joe risotto, junior, nbc bay area news. >>> biking around the bay area. we want to get back now to our commuting. and guess what, we're finally on the richmond, san rafael bridge. san mateo bridge, it's taken norbert lee about two hours from san francisco past the golden gate bridge, up 101 and finally on the richmond, san rafael, he's on the bridge. good news there, but he's got to be patient. >>> the skies were also clear. did you see that live shot? blue skies. lots of warm temps. >> i'm still finding my zen moment from getting stuck in traffic. the one thing about this, it is still producing lots of smoke pushing it up to lake tahoe. but the g
the program by leading a ride from the cal transtation to city hall. bike enthusiasts are disappointed they didn't start with more bikes or more stations in the east bay. >> we are hoping to see this expanded very soon to a match harmer size. >> reporter: users spend between $88 for an annual pass to $8 a day. as bayer pedalled off into bike history, his main interest today was simply getting to work on time. joe risotto, junior, nbc bay area news. >>> biking around the bay...
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some of the sickest courses around the city. sickest means good. in this case. if you missed the event in person, you can catch it right here on october 12 and 13. >> how did your kids get to school today? many bay area families wuked in honor of international walk to school day. students rolled their backpacks, carried them to carolyn clark elementary school in san jose this morning. there was a celebration for the holidays that promotes safe routes to school. >> the way the neighborhood is set up, it's not really conducive to walking. >> morris, who you just saw is from the north bay. she said she walked to school every day growing. clark elementary has also set up a walking school bus. patient volunteers meet kids at certain spots and walk them all to class. >> i walked to elementary school every day. >> i did not. and yoong any of us had those carry-ones. >> the roll y i backpacks? they're so heavy. >> when you had to carry books. now you've got the ipad. we'll have showers in the forecast in a few minutes. >> we need to see good wet erer on thursday. the a'
some of the sickest courses around the city. sickest means good. in this case. if you missed the event in person, you can catch it right here on october 12 and 13. >> how did your kids get to school today? many bay area families wuked in honor of international walk to school day. students rolled their backpacks, carried them to carolyn clark elementary school in san jose this morning. there was a celebration for the holidays that promotes safe routes to school. >> the way the...
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the city is still trying to figureut why the pipe burst in the first place. >>> oakland burglaries jumped 40% last year. probably don't want to teach residents how to to pick their own locks. oakland mayor quan apologized for promoting such a class in her newsletter. it was meant for people who misplaced their keys. when she supported the lock-picking idea, it's no surprise did t did not if over well. oakland is plagued with burglaries and other crimes. the mayor says she will do a better job reviewing listings in the future. >>> congress reviewed the violence against women act this morning. the law set the standard for how to protect women and some men from domestic violence as well as how to prosecute abusers. the violence against women act is credited with helping reduce domestic violence incidents by 2/3 over the past 20 years. >>> congress left the capitol for the weekend without a deal to stop $85 billion in federal cuts. two senate measures aimed at stopping sequestration failed to advance today. bipartisan congressional leaders are set to attend a white house meeting friday with t
the city is still trying to figureut why the pipe burst in the first place. >>> oakland burglaries jumped 40% last year. probably don't want to teach residents how to to pick their own locks. oakland mayor quan apologized for promoting such a class in her newsletter. it was meant for people who misplaced their keys. when she supported the lock-picking idea, it's no surprise did t did not if over well. oakland is plagued with burglaries and other crimes. the mayor says she will do a...
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city that don't involve traffic safety and annoying the people who live in the city. >> reporter: his message, the digital message center has no place in palo alto. and some residents say that an electronic billboard just doesn't feel like palo alto. they say it just doesn't fit in with the city's old world charm. reporting live in east palo alto, marianne favro, nbc bay area news. >>> update on our breaking news. the big rig crash in which the cab was dangling from a freeway overpass, 280 connector ramp southbound to 101. as you an see, the tow truck is there, the big rig you can't see in the picture is back on solid ground. this happened 5:30 about an hour ago. the good news is this overpass was over northbound 101 and all lanes were shut down for about an hour, but those loan lanes re-opened. backup, though, for miles past candlestick park. bring your patience. this is what it looked like hours ago. we brought you live pictures as it happened of the cab, of the big rig dangling precariously over 101 below. this is near the silver terrace neighborhood. fortunately, nobody was hurt.
city that don't involve traffic safety and annoying the people who live in the city. >> reporter: his message, the digital message center has no place in palo alto. and some residents say that an electronic billboard just doesn't feel like palo alto. they say it just doesn't fit in with the city's old world charm. reporting live in east palo alto, marianne favro, nbc bay area news. >>> update on our breaking news. the big rig crash in which the cab was dangling from a freeway...
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the city of san jose spent the last few days denouncing other cities for luring away its police recruits, but as it turns out, san jose has been doing the same thing for years. poaching from other departments. nbc bay area's damian trujillo joins us with this. >> reporter: there's been a policy in place and encourages the recruitment of veterans and rookies from other departments. it's called the lateral transfer or lateral hire if you will. that's not illegal, but critics say san jose should not throw stones from its own glass house. the police academy is where they trained to become a part of san jose's finest. but it's also where other cities have come to recruit the same cadets, after the city of san jose has paid for the expensive training programs. the hiring of san jose recruits had angered many at city hall because it costs $170,000 to train each officer. councilman sam lacardo even issued this memo proposing recruits pay back the cost of training or perhaps sending the bill to the city that hires them. >> the problem twofold. one is that our taxpayers are on the hook for $170,00
the city of san jose spent the last few days denouncing other cities for luring away its police recruits, but as it turns out, san jose has been doing the same thing for years. poaching from other departments. nbc bay area's damian trujillo joins us with this. >> reporter: there's been a policy in place and encourages the recruitment of veterans and rookies from other departments. it's called the lateral transfer or lateral hire if you will. that's not illegal, but critics say san jose...
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they burned the flag in the capitol city, upset with mr. obama's support for israel. >>> and iran angry at israel today, making destructive threats, today, their supreme leader, ayatollah saying that they will threaten attacks. israel continues to threaten action if iran doesn't ban their nuclear program, but iran says the nuclear plan is for peaceful purposes only. >>> and india's supreme court ordering a sentence for his connection to the mumbai blast know killed 250 people. he was convicted of buying bombs. 100 people were convicted for the blasts. 12 received the death penalty. >>> and a hard and fast deadline, the european union gave cyprus untilñr money to secure money or face bankruptcy. and possibly an exit from the eurozone, cyprus needs 20 million to avoid default. the parliament rejected an earlier request. they are lining up to take out all the money just in case the country goes bankrupt. >> thank you, jenelle. >>> and bringing cheaper gas to california, why the key to the lower prices at the pump could be loaded in on the rai
they burned the flag in the capitol city, upset with mr. obama's support for israel. >>> and iran angry at israel today, making destructive threats, today, their supreme leader, ayatollah saying that they will threaten attacks. israel continues to threaten action if iran doesn't ban their nuclear program, but iran says the nuclear plan is for peaceful purposes only. >>> and india's supreme court ordering a sentence for his connection to the mumbai blast know killed 250 people....
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cameras for the city of oakland. under the plan, images from the cameras will be sent to a centralized location along with im. >> images from existing cameras, license plate readers. at center, law enforcement officers will be able to monitor your actions. >>> next big looming political bat until california could be fought over medical malpractice reform. you see it's been 40 years since we first passed landmark legislation. is it time to strengthen victims' rights in one man thinks so. he's proposed a ballot measure. the reality collect of the claim, next. >>> george zimmerman pulled observe for speeding. the dash cam video, what police found inside his truck. >>> good evening. i'm jeff ranieri. some of the warmest skies across the south and the east bay. a live look at fremont and plenty of sunshine. your full weekend weather forecast coming up. >>> george zimmerman had a run-in with the law last weekend. you're looking at traffic stop. pulled over for speeding sunday near dallas. zimmerman recently acquitted in th
cameras for the city of oakland. under the plan, images from the cameras will be sent to a centralized location along with im. >> images from existing cameras, license plate readers. at center, law enforcement officers will be able to monitor your actions. >>> next big looming political bat until california could be fought over medical malpractice reform. you see it's been 40 years since we first passed landmark legislation. is it time to strengthen victims' rights in one man...
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says he's complied with most of the demands in the court order and thinks the city should leave him alone. >>> the problem of distracted driving has gotten so bad and so deadly that california highway patrol is calling april distracted driving month. now a piece of tech swri is trying to curb this danger. our business and tech reporter scott budman is live within a car to show us how it works. hi, scott. >> reporter: hi, janelle. it all takes place inside your car where too many of us are texting and e-mailing while driving. it's a little piece of technology that manages to disable all your gadgets to help you stay safe on the road. it's still a big problem, texting and driving. and while the focus is on teen drivers, let's be honest. we adults are at fault, too. >> i've seen my dad text and check his e-mail and surf the web to look up quick information. >> reporter: we adults do it, too. >> exactly. and he's on the road. >> reporter: now a piece of it technology called cell control wants to fight back against distracted driving. it's a small device that when plugged into your car renders
says he's complied with most of the demands in the court order and thinks the city should leave him alone. >>> the problem of distracted driving has gotten so bad and so deadly that california highway patrol is calling april distracted driving month. now a piece of tech swri is trying to curb this danger. our business and tech reporter scott budman is live within a car to show us how it works. hi, scott. >> reporter: hi, janelle. it all takes place inside your car where too many...
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. >> reporter: the mayor says the city is in a financial position to consider one-time bonuses. that won't be enough. consider starting salaries for the three major bay area cities. in san jose a new officer will make about $72,000 a year. in san francisco $89,000 to $112,000. oakland, $70,000 to $98,000. consider what they actually take home. in san jose they take 20% of their salary toward their pension, about double what officers pay into their pensions in san francisco and in oakland. voters passed the mayor's pension reform overwhelmingly last summer but as the homicide rate reached a 20-year high and response times have gone up for lower priority calls public support could change. >> we're hemorrhaging and they're running to us with a band-aid. it's tourniquet time and they just don't seem to understand that. >> reporter: now if the issue does go to arbitration, the city does have some level of protection because voters passed a measure which forces the arbitrator to consider the ability's ability to pay without compromising other city services. this will be in the works f
. >> reporter: the mayor says the city is in a financial position to consider one-time bonuses. that won't be enough. consider starting salaries for the three major bay area cities. in san jose a new officer will make about $72,000 a year. in san francisco $89,000 to $112,000. oakland, $70,000 to $98,000. consider what they actually take home. in san jose they take 20% of their salary toward their pension, about double what officers pay into their pensions in san francisco and in oakland....
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the main reason the cops want to leave the city. liccardo want officers to take a 5% raise over two years and 4% signing bonus, but the city can't force the raise on the officers without union approval. just like liccardo says, he can't force new recruits to stay on the job for a set period of time after graduation. >> 13th amendment of the u.s. constitution prohibits us from forcing anybody to work. we are in the business of employing folks who want to work here. >> i see this crisis getting worse and worse. >> reporter: a department struggling to bring back its image as one of the finest police forces in the nation. damian trujillo. >>> still ahead at 6:00, some parents in south bay are taking charge of their children's education by going back to school themselves. >>> space travel, space shuttles, submarines. a new way to get around. >>> the san mateo county d.a. is looking into fraud allegations at one of the bay area's biggest transit agencies after we expose whistleblower claims. details next. >>> i'm rob mayeda tracking a coo
the main reason the cops want to leave the city. liccardo want officers to take a 5% raise over two years and 4% signing bonus, but the city can't force the raise on the officers without union approval. just like liccardo says, he can't force new recruits to stay on the job for a set period of time after graduation. >> 13th amendment of the u.s. constitution prohibits us from forcing anybody to work. we are in the business of employing folks who want to work here. >> i see this...
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the city will only allow it to stay tomorrow, valentine's day, then it has to go. the piano will get one more sunset it at the harbor, one on the boat, and a cremation of sorts. >> i'm going to take it back to my studio and on sunday play the piece one more time. wish me luck. >> reporter: as much as the for example, have enjoyed the serenade, he says they were never meant to go on forever. and yet for the people who experienced them, somehow the music will live on. >> the ocean, the fact that it's out here, that he had the guts to bring it here is very artistic. it's so bay area and it's a story we're all going to remember forever. >> it's humbling in a way. all happy and excited. >> reporter: he met the woman whose family owned the piano in its glory days. though she is sad they couldn't keep it or pay to repair it she is happy to see the fitting sendoff. the last concert tomorrow night. kris sanchez, nbc bay area news. >> that is so romantic. >> wouldn't it be nice to keep it there permanently? >> beautiful. very beautiful. >> and it looked beautiful out there,
the city will only allow it to stay tomorrow, valentine's day, then it has to go. the piano will get one more sunset it at the harbor, one on the boat, and a cremation of sorts. >> i'm going to take it back to my studio and on sunday play the piece one more time. wish me luck. >> reporter: as much as the for example, have enjoyed the serenade, he says they were never meant to go on forever. and yet for the people who experienced them, somehow the music will live on. >> the...